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Ancient History Magazine 8 with food in the ancient world
Eat, drink, and be merry! This issue deals with what people ate and drank in the ancient world and also touches upon dining customs. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 6 with Rome of the Twelve Tables
In this issue, we take a look at early Republican Rome: although torn apart by foreign and domestic crises, it laid the foundation for western law. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 17 (PDF) with The kingdom of Cleopatra
Often misunderstood by future generations, the last queen of Ptolemaic Egypt ruled over a land where the wealth and survival of both commoners and kings was tighed to the yearly flooding of the Nile River. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 16 (PDF) with Exploring Roman Britain
Even though the Romans officially took the British Isles with military force in AD 43, it would be many more decades before they could truly claim it as their own, thanks to a gradual process of integration and assimilation. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 15 (PDF) with Ancient Love and sexuality.
Ancient attitudes to love, sex, and marriage were in some ways extremely practical and permissive. Still, for many people living in the classical world, there was little freedom when it came to matters of the heart. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 14 (PDF) with Reaching for eternity - the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Egyptian souls had to embark on a long & dangerous journey through the afterlife. This issue explores some of their challenges as well as practical considerations for the life after death. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 13 (PDF) with everyday life in Pompeii
From food and architecture to graffiti and sanitation, in this issue, we explore the daily realities for Romans living in this famous ancient city before its destruction. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 18 (PDF) with Crime and Punishment
In this issue: Criminal activities, the impact on the victims, and the attempts of ancient governments to bring criminals to heel. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 23 (PDF) with the Roman family
Publicly, Roman family life was marked by a series of rituals: birth, coming of age, marriage, and death. Duty, responsibility, and selflessness were important domestic virtues. Behind closed doors however, things were much more complicated. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 22 (PDF) with Legacy of the Etruscans
Before Rome ruled Italy, control of the region was divided among a multitude of peoples. Wealthy and sophisticated, the Etruscans were one of the most prominent: many aspects of their culture would later be absorbed by the Romans. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 21 (PDF) with Living the urban dream: Cities in the ancient world
The development of cities during antiquity is often seen as an important milestone in human history. However, these ancient population centres don't always adhere neatly to our modern definition of a 'city'. Learn More

Ancient History Magazine 12 (PDF) with Medicine and healing in the ancient world
In this issue we take a look at medicine, health, and healing across the ancient world, from practical application to the role religion played in healthcare. Learn More